Union, State and Union Territory
Understand India as a Union of States, the wider territory of India, and the constitutional place of States, Union Territories and acquired territories.
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Union, State and Union Territory under Article 1
Understand India as a Union of States, the wider territory of India, and the constitutional place of States, Union Territories and acquired territories.
Open article →Current 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India
Study the current official count and names of India's 28 States and 8 Union Territories, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Open article →State and Union Territory Administration Compared
Compare the constitutional administration of a State through its Governor with presidential administration of a Union Territory through an administrator.
Open article →Articles 2–4: Admission, Formation, Boundaries and Names
Follow Parliament's power to admit or establish States, form new States, alter area, boundaries or names, and make consequential Schedule changes.
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